Writer's Choice Grade 10

Unit 23: Library Resources


1.	In the Dewey system, books classified in the 100s are _______.
		A)	about philopsophy
		B)	general works
		C)	about languages
		D)	about the arts


2.	Books in the _______ of the Dewey system are about science.
		A)	200s
		B)	400s
		C)	500s
		D)	800s


3.	Category T of the Library of Congress system contains ______.
		A)	history books
		B)	books about technology
		C)	music books
		D)	law books


4.	You can search a library catalog by _______________.
		A)	keyword
		B)	subject
		C)	author's name
		D)	all of the above


5.	To search the catalog online, be sure to ________________.
		A)	check your spelling
		B)	try synonyms
		C)	write down the call number before looking on the shelves
		D)	all of the above


6.	The _________ is not a section of the library.
		A)	stacks
		B)	periodicals
		C)	Internet
		D)	circulation desk


7.	The default search setting of a database is ________________.
		A)	the most recently used search setting
		B)	the setting that appears first
		C)	always the subject
		D)	none of the above


8.	Almanacs include all of the following except ________________.
		A)	climate maps
		B)	statistics
		C)	lists
		D)	previous year's events


9.	Which of the following is not a way to evaluate Internet sites?
		A)	Check whether the owner or sponsor of the site is reliable.
		B)	Look for errors on the site.
		C)	Use a search engine.
		D)	Note how recently the information has been updated.